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Rashean Mathis had a handful of suitors in NFL free agency, but he made it clear from the start that if he didn't return to the Detroit Lions, he probably would retire. Mathis, who turns 35 in August, agreed to a two-year deal worth $3.5 million to return to the Lions for a third season Wednesday. His contract includes a $1-million signing bonus. Arguably the Lions' best cornerback last year, Mathis started all 16 games, had one interception and was a big influence on second-year cornerback Darius Slay, who took a major step forward in 2014. In January, Mathis said he still felt he had a few years left to play and wanted them to be in Detroit. "He's very...

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Rashean Mathis had a handful of suitors in NFL free agency, but he made it clear from the start that if he didn't return to the Detroit Lions, he probably would retire. Mathis, who turns 35 in August, agreed to a two-year deal worth $3.5 million to...

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2013: 10-6, first.
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